Hi Kids Commuters - it’s Nutcracker B-Sides Week on Kids Commute from Interlochen Public Radio! The Nutcracker is one of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s most famous compositions. It’s performed in the winter because the story takes place around Christmas time. However, it’s so famous that we hear many of the “greatest hits” quite often. So the Kids Commute team thought it would be a good idea to play for you some of the music that’s not heard as frequently, but is still really good. We hope you enjoy this week’s selections. We’ll give you the hint to the Kids Commute Quizlet in Wednesday’s episode. Text us the correct answer and we’ll get a Kids Commute Prize Pack to you right away. Hope you enjoy some of the lesser known selections from The Nutcracker on Kids Commute from Interlochen Public Radio!
Kids Commute - Nutcracker B-Sides Week!
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KC 366 - NUTCRACKER B-SIDES WEEK! Tuesday: Today, we'll decorate the Christmas tree with Clara and her family at the party. Richard Bonynge conducts the National Philharmonic Orchestra.
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KC 367 - NUTCRACKER B-SIDES WEEK! Wednesday: Today, Clara will receive her favorite Christmas present (a fancy nutcracker from her uncle), and the guests will dance the "Grandfather Dance," which means - party's over! Go home!
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KC 368 - NUTCRACKER B-SIDES WEEK! Thursday: Today, we'll waltz with snowflakes as Clara and the Nutcracker Prince head out to the Land of Sweets for a visit.